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Men
Respond Positively to Praise.
Men respond positively to praise. One of the most common complaints men make in my
office is: "Dr. Chapman, in my work I am respected. People come to me
for advice. But at home, all I get is criticism." What she considers
suggestions, he reads as criticism. Her efforts to stimulate growth have
backfired.
Give him praise. The fastest way to influence a
husband is to give him praise. Praise him for effort, not perfection. You
may be asking, But if I praise him for mediocrity, will it not
stifle growth? The answer is a resounding "No". Your praise
urges him on to greater accomplishments.
My challenge is to look for things your husband is
doing right and praise him. Praise him in private, praise him in front of
the children, praise him in front of your parents and his parents, praise
him in front of his peers. Then stand back and watch him go for the gold.
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